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72 new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Nigeria

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that 72 new cases of Coronavirus were recorded in the country on Monday November 2.   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451#     A breakdown of the new cases is as follows; Lagos-51, FCT-6, Ogun-4, Kaduna-3, Niger-2, Ondo-2, Plateau-2, Katsina-1, Oyo-1.   There are 63,036 confirmed cases of …

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Nigeria is no longer among the countries with impunity for crimes against journalists – AGF, Abubakar Malami

The attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice, Abubakar Malami has stated that the federal government is determined to end impunity.   In a statement issued by his media aide Umar Gwandu in commemoration of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists which is celebrated on November 2 every year, …

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“Taking home billions and leaving crumbs for the masses” – Nigerians call out lawmaker, Moji Alli-Macaulay. for giving out COVID-19 palliatives to her constituents on Mothers day (photos)

A member of the Lagos state House of Assembly, Mojisola Alli-Macaulay, incurred the wrath of Nigerian youths on Thursday, October 29, when a recent video of her speaking during plenary went viral.   Mojisola who represents Amuwo-Odofin 1 constituency in the state house of Assembly, called for a reorientation of Nigerian …

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UK government admits training and supplying equipment to Nigeria’s SARS police unit

The UK government has admitted providing training and equipment to Nigeria’s Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), after initially denying any ties.   The minister for Africa James Duddridge, who is one of Boris Johnson’s ministers, admitted British officials had trained officers from the now-disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) between 2016 and 2020. …

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150 new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Nigeria

150 new cases of Coronavirus were recorded in Nigeria on Thursday October 29 as confirmed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).   A breakdown of the new cases is as follows; Lagos-89, Rivers-19, Ogun-11, Bayelsa-9, Kaduna-8, Plateau-8, Taraba-3, Osun-2, Delta-1.   There are now 62,521 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in …

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Nigerian Immigration Service drags officials of the Ministry of Interior to EFCC

Some officials of the Ministry of Interior have been dragged before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission by the Nigerian Immigration Service, over the N3.9bn deducted from the Combined Residence Permit Alien Card account.   Comptroller General of NIS, Muhammad Babandede who disclosed this as he appeared before the Senate Committee on Public Account to …

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We can’t afford another round of COVID19 lockdown – President Buhari warns Nigerians

President Buhari has warned that Nigeria’s economy is too fragile to bear another round of coronavirus lockdown.   The President gave the warning in his message to Muslims in Nigeria as they join others all over the world to commemorate Eid-el-Maulud on Thursday, October 29.   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451#     In …

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Nigerian Church holds prayer walk for Donald Trump (photos)

Ahead of the November 3rd presidential election in the US, the founder and leader of a Nigerian Church, Living Christ Mission Inc, Daddy Hezekiah, led his members on a prayer walk for US President Donald Trump on Sunday October 25.     https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451#   The church members took to the streets of Onitsha, Anambra …

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“Who did I offend?” ‘Frustrated’ young lady who wants to “zoom off” from Nigeria laments after she got offers from only Onitsha, Aba, Ebonyi, Nsukka based men

A frustrated young Nigerian lady has lamented her fate after she received messages from only men she felt will not help actualize her dream of “zooming off” from Nigeria.   According to Cynthia Kosiso, she made a post on Friday where she wrote about being tired of Nigeria and wanting to leave. …

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“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere” – Martin Luther King Jr III appeals to President Buhari to guarantee the freedoms of peaceful protesters in Nigeria

Martin Luther King III, son of late civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr, has made an appeal to President Muhammadu Buhari to guarantee the fundamental freedoms of peaceful protesters in Nigeria as well as their right to protest while reacting to the widespread #EndSARS campaign.   The American human rights advocate disclosed this …

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All you see in Igbo movies are true, and in fact worse – Nigerian lady says as she narrates how her late father’s kinsmen hijacked his corpse (video)

A Nigerian lady has taken to Twitter to narrate the bitter events surrounding the burial of her father.   @ijayy_ who revealed that three graves were dug just to bury her father, stated that it was because his kinsmen hijacked his corpse. The lady further disclosed that her father’s kinsmen …

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“Nigeria Is Murdering Its Citizens” – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Writes About #EndSARS Protest

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, internationally celebrated Nigerian author, has written about the #EndSARS protest which saw Nigerian youths demonstrating against the extrajudicial activities of the now-defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). There is an ongoing #EndSARS protest across the country against the SARS tactical unit of the Nigerian Police Force over its …

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Instagram apologizes to Nigerians for incorrectly flagging down posts in support of #EndSARS campaign as “false information”

Social media network, Instagram has apologized to Nigerians for incorrectly flagging down posts in support of #EndSARS as “false information.” Recall several Instagram users took to their respective accounts to react in anger after their posts aimed at spreading awareness about the #EndSARS campaign were flagged down as  “false information.”   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451# …

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SERAP to sue Nigerian Government and ‘compel’ Buhari administration to protect citizens

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has said that it will sue the Nigerian Government led by President Muhammadu Buhari. The suit, according to SERAP, will also compel the government to protect the lives and properties of Nigerian citizens.     https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451#     According to the rights group, …

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“The protesters didn’t ask for war, just for a better Nigeria” – Chelsea football star, Antonio Rüdiger reacts to Lekki tollgate Shooting.

Chelsea defender, Antonio Rüdiger has reacted to the Lekki tollgate gun attack after peaceful #EndSARS protesters were allegedly killed on Tuesday night, October 20. In his tweets, the German International said he’s shocked how the situation got out of control after putting out a statement last week condemning police brutality …

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“I urge the Nigerian Govt to engage in peaceful dialogue with the #EndSARS protestors and end corruption” – Former US President, Bill Clinton

Former US President, Bill Clinton has reacted to the reported killings of unarmed #EndSARS protesters in Nigeria. Taking to his Twitter handle, Bill Clinton expressed his concern over the on going unrest in Lagos and urged the Nigerian government to engage in peaceful dialogue with protesters and end corruption. He …

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One of Nigeria’s leading private television station, Television Continental, TVC, is currently off air (Video)

One of Nigeria’s leading private television stations, Television Continental, TVC, is currently off air. A report says the TV station owned by the National Leader of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was burnt early Wednesday by an angry mob after suspected soldiers shot #EndSARS protesters at …

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Nigerian Army claims no soldier was at Lekki tollgate where gunshots were fired at #EndSARS protesters. Also denies seizing bodies of victims

The Nigerian Army has denied the presence of soldiers at the Lekki tollgate where #EndSARS protesters were shot on Tuesday night, October 20.   The Nigerian Army via its Twitter handle denied that its officers were at the scene. They also denied that they seized the bodies of victims of the incident.

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Nigerian Government is a shame to the world for deploying soldiers to kill unarmed citizens protesting for their rights’ – Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo (Video)

Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo has condemned the Nigerian government following the killings of unarmed protesters at the Lekki toll gate in Lagos.   Recall some #EndSARS protesters were allegedly killed at the tollgate on Tuesday night, October 20.   Reacting to the shooting in a video shared via his Twitter …

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Banky W, Amnesty International, Linda Ejiofor and other Nigerians reacts after Lekki #EndSARS protesters were shot at by security operatives

Nigerians have expressed outrage after people were killed as shots were fired at unarmed End SARS protesters at the Lekki toll gate.   Celebrities, Amnesty International Nigeria, and other Twitter users have condemned the killings.   Actress Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman wrote: “Everyone that has a hand in the massacre of Lekki toll …

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I know what it means to lose a child – D’banj says he stands in ‘solidarity’ with the Nigerian youths who are protesting against police brutality

D’banj has said he stands in solidarity with Nigerian youths who are condemning police brutality and raising awareness about the extrajudicial killings carried out by SARS operatives in Nigeria.   The singer who lost his son two years ago said he understands the pain of losing one’s child so he …

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Nigerian lady accuses police officers of assaulting her after she tried to help a “hungry pedestrian” they were allegedly manhandling over face mask (video)

A Nigerian woman has accused some police officers of assaulting her after she tried to help a “hungry pedestrian” they were allegedly manhandling for not wearing face mask in front of her estate in Abuja.   @HauwaAbdulsalam who revealed that she begged them to stop beating him while offering to give them money …

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#EndSARS: Join the movement for a better Nigeria if you are not happy about your welfare – Tuface tells all security agencies in the country.

Nigerian legendary singer, Tuface Idibia has taken to Twitter to ask all security agencies in the country to join the ongoing protests for a better Nigeria if they are not pleased with their welfare.   ‘Police!! Military!!! and all security agencies!! If una no happy about una welfare make una join this …

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Twitter users mourn Nigerian man, Anthony Unuode, who died after he was allegedly stabbed by thugs during #EndSARS protest in Abuja(Photos)

Nigerian Twitter users have taken to the social media space to mourn a Nigerian man, Anthony Onome Unuode, who died on Sunday October 18, after he was allegedly stabbed by hoodlums who attacked #EndSARS protesters in Kubwa, Abuja on Saturday, October 17.   A Twitter user @ree_vigilus, shared the sad news …

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#EndSARS: We will not allow anarchy in Nigeria – FG

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, stated this on Saturday when he featured on a late-night Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) news programme, “Weekend File” The programme entitled, “EndSARS Protest: The Way Forward,” was monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451 The minister said Saturday’s assassination …

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First black Canadian Minister Of Justice recounts how his cousin was allegedly murdered by Nigerian police (graphic)

Kaycee Madu, Canada’s first black Minister Of Justice has recounted how his cousin was allegedly murdered by Nigerian police in 2013.   In a statement he released in support of the #EndSARS protest aimed at stopping police brutality, Kaycee recounted how the police allegedly refused to investigate the murder incident and also …

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”Nigeria saved your life, now please save us” – Timaya tells President Buhari

Nigerian Singer, Timaya has taken to his social media to beg the President of Nigeria, Muhammed Buhari, to save Nigerians as they call for better governance and an end to police brutality. Timaya’s post on Twitter reads ;   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451 You know how sick you were before you became president @MBuhari. Nigeria saved your life, …

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#EndSARS: Nigerian youths protesting at Lekki toll gate reportedly raise over N2Million for a groundnut seller at the protest ground (Photos/Video)

A group of Nigerian youths protesting against police brutality at Lekki Toll Gate, have reportedly raised over N2 million for an elderly woman who hawks groundnut. According to Twitter user, @sama_on_point, who shared the report, he first said the youths contributed N500,000 to the woman at the protest ground, before …

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“I’m not keeping quiet anymore” Woman crippled by a stray bullet allegedly from a Nigeria police officer’s gun narrates ordeal

Toyin Abraham has shared the touching story of her family friend who she claims became crippled when hit by a stray bullet from a police officer’s gun. https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451 Sharing a photo of Nike Adekanle sitting in a wheelchair, Toyin Abraham wrote: “This is my family friend Adenike @nikeadekanle .. She wasn’t born …

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Nigerians are no longer eligible for the Diversity Visa Lottery

The country of Nigeria has been barred from taking part in the United States’ visa lottery in 2022 according to US Travel website on Thursday. The document states that Nigerian citizens are the only Africans not eligible to take part in this year’s Diversity Visa programme.   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451 The reason is that …

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A Nigerian man identified as Abayomi Oluwaseun has announced his search for for a lady who will agree to his policy of no kids.

A Nigerian man identified as Abayomi Oluwaseun has announced his search for for a lady who will agree to his policy of no kids.   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451 The man who seems like he’s in his late 30s said he doesn’t want a lady who will marry him and start giving birth to a …

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#EndSARS: Kemi Olunloyo tells Nigerian government to shutdown internet and social media.

Journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, has asked Nigerian government to shutdown social media and internet in other to stop #EndSARS campaign. The controversial Journalist, said she support the government shutting down Twitter, Instagram, Facebook during the “#EndSARS uprising”, the same way China, Togo and Turkey did. The self acclaimed “International Journalist” said …

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‘I’m not silent, I’ve been speaking in spaces that can decisively provide policy solutions’ – Singer and Nigeria Police youth ambassador, Korede Bello speaks on #EndSARS campaign

Korede Bello has spoken out on #EndSARS campaign by angry youths demanding an end to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).   The singer, who was made the first Nigeria Police youth ambassador in 2015, tweeted to sympathized with victims of police brutality and also explained that he is not silent about the …

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103 new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Nigeria

103 new cases of Coronavirus was recorded in Nigeria on Thursday October 8, as confirmed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).   A breakdown of the new cases is as follows; Lagos-39, Rivers-21, FCT-19, Oyo-6, Kaduna-4, Bauchi-3, Ogun-3, Imo-2, Kano-2, Benue-1, Edo-1, Nasarawa-1, Plateau-1.   There are now 59,841 confirmed …

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